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Bowdon

North Dakota · 137 residents · 0.251 sq mi
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Bowdon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $38,500. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
137
−1%since 2000
from 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
546 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.8
−16%since 2000
from 66.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
591001411822231990201020202024Bowdon
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$24,102
−3%since 2000
from $24,843 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,500
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+63%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(138)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score10.4%(14)
Diversity Score
10
+483%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowdon, North Dakota?

Bowdon, North Dakota has about 137 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowdon, North Dakota?

The typical household in Bowdon, North Dakota earns about $43,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowdon, North Dakota expensive?

In Bowdon, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $38,500.

How educated are people in Bowdon, North Dakota?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bowdon, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowdon, North Dakota?

About 23.9% of people in Bowdon, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowdon, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowdon, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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